Things to know for Wednesday

Your daily roundup for Wednesday, January 17:

Anniversary of Brinks Garage Robbery. In 1950, Brinks Garage, which at the time was located at 155 Prince Street, was robbed for $2.78 million. The location is now a parking garage at 600 Commercial Street. At the time, the robbery was the largest ever in the history of the United States and was billed as “the crime of the century”.

Notable News:

The local chain of Italian dining spots, Bertucci’s, is closing its Faneuil Hall location after not being able to come to terms on their lease. The restaurant, which has been at that location since 1989, will be keeping its locations in the surrounding Boston neighborhoods and suburbs open, NBC Boston has the full story.

170 Years Strong for Pastene:

Thursday, January 18:

3:00PM Snowflake Design at the North End Library. Stop by the North End Library at 25 Parmenter Street to create your own sparkling snowflake to take home. All ages are welcome.

6:00PM Community Preservation Forum in Dorchester. Learn more about the new $20 million fund for affordable housing, parks, and historic preservation and share your ideas for the neighborhood at the community preservation forum at the Lilla Frederick Middle School located at 270 Columbia Road in Dorchester.

Weather Forecast:

Morning rain followed by a mix of rain and snow in the afternoon. High 42F. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 100%.

High 42°/Low 30°

Wednesday

Wed-11/21/1810%

Partly Cloudy

Mostly sunny early then partly cloudy and windy later in the day. High around 40F. Winds WSW at 20 to 30 mph.

High 40°/Low 16°

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